Have you looked at the schedule for today? There are a million things happening probably as you are reading this guide. No I counted, a million, it took me a few hours. If anyone ever tells you nothing happens in this city, you should show them today’s schedule alone and then punch them in the face for being such a naysayer. Take them to the City Hall observation deck where they will surely see all the great stuff going on from their higher vantage point. Then, after you have been arrested for kidnapping and assault, just tell them I said it was ok. It will totally stand up in court.

Magnus Opium’s Philosophy Stand: Stop by next to Nietzsche’s between 3pm and 5pm for some on the spot philosophizing to be dispensed by Magnus Opium. Promising a range spanning metaphysics to deconstruction, Magnus promises readymade food for the soul at a very low price. http://magnusopium.wordpress.com

College Street Block Party: The all day block party on College Street promises food and music. Bring a dish to share, and catch an array of local bands playing each hour between 2 and 7:30pm. Poindexter, Ball Cheese Psychotics, Shubbaluliuma, Logo City, Ramforinkus and Peanut Brittle Satellite are all scheduled to perform,

A Midsummer’s Night Infringement: You are probably going to see the Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream anyway, why not see it as part of a costumed flash mob. Get in the spirit of the play by dressing up in your best faerie costume and enjoy the free production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy.